Metacon Expands Hydrogen Project with Motor Oil Hellas in Greece
Key Ideas
- Metacon AB finalizes a 50 MW hydrogen project contract with Motor Oil Hellas, adding an extra 20 MW capacity in Corinth, Greece.
- The electrolysis plant in Corinth, set to be one of Europe's largest, will be a key step towards affordable industrial hydrogen production in Europe.
- Motor Oil Hellas is investing in hydrogen, including a Hydrogen Valley project and hydrogen refueling stations in Greece.
- Metacon's collaboration with Motor Oil and Siemens aims to contribute to a more environmentally friendly society through fossil-free hydrogen.
Metacon AB has completed a major hydrogen project contract with Motor Oil Hellas in Corinth, Greece. Initially appointed as a supplier for a 50 MW hydrogen production unit, Metacon has now signed an additional agreement for a 20 MW capacity extension. The assembly of the plant is ongoing in Metacon's factory in Patras, with the majority of the new contract being delivered alongside the existing 30 MW project. The Motor Oil refinery in Corinth, part of the largest private industrial complex in Greece, will house this significant electrolysis-based hydrogen production plant, which upon completion will be one of Europe's largest. Motor Oil's comprehensive hydrogen plans in Greece include large-scale electrolysis production and hydrogen refueling stations, all supported by the EU. Metacon's collaboration with Motor Oil and Siemens not only signifies technological advancement but also a commitment to environmental sustainability. CEO Christer Wikner expresses pride in the finalized contract, emphasizing the impact of this project on industrial hydrogen production in Europe and beyond.